BMW 2012 X6M- User Manual

such case, please contact Customer Relationsfor further information. Maintenance Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the roadsafety, operational reliability and the New Vehi‐cle Limited Warranty.Specifications for required maintenance meas‐ures: ▷ BMW Maintenance system ▷ Service and Warranty ...

At a glance These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with yourvehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 735 - 03 11 500

Cockpit All around the steering wheel 1 Rear window safety switch   41 2 Power windows   40 3 Exterior mirror operation   53 4 Lamps Instrument lighting   84 Front fog lamps*   84 Parking lamps   81 Low beams   81 Automatic headlamp con‐trol*   82 Adaptive light control*   82 High-beam Assistant*   ...

Instrument cluster 1 Turn signal indicator lamp2 Speedometer3 Indicator/warning lamps   15 4 Active cruise control*   102 5 Tachometer   72 6 BMW X5: current fuel consumption   72 BMW X6: engine oil temperature   72 or current fuel consumption   72 7 Display for ▷ Clock   71 ▷ External temperature  ...

Indicator/warning lamps The concept The indicator and warning lamps can light up ina variety of combinations and colors.Several of the lamps are checked for properfunctioning when the engine is started or the ig‐nition is switched on, and light up briefly. Text messages Text messages at the upper ed...

All around the center console 1 Headliner   17 2 Control Display   19 3 Hazard warning system   280 Central locking system   33 4 Opening glove compartment   134 5 Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐ trol   120 Automatic climate control with 4-zone con‐trol*   124 6 Radio and CD/DVD drive*   ...

DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐trol   96 DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐trol   97 Side View*   116 8 Controller with buttons   18 9 Automatic Hold   64 10 Parking brake   63 11 Adaptive Drive*   99 12 Selector lever for automatic transmis‐ sion   69 All around the headliner 1 Emergency Request*   280 2 Glass s...

iDrive The concept The iDrive combines the functions of a multitudeof switches. Thus, these functions can be oper‐ated from a central location. Using the iDrive during a tripTo avoid becoming distracted and posing an unnecessary hazard to your vehicle's occu‐pants and to other road users, never atte...

Buttons on controller Press the button Function MENU Opens the main menu. RADIO Opens the Radio menu. CD Opens the CD/Multimediamenu. NAV Opens the Navigationmenu. TEL Opens the Telephonemenu. BACK Displays the previouspanel. OPTION Opens the Options menu. Control Display Notes ▷ To clean the Contro...

The previous panel is opened again bypressing the BACK button. In this case, thecurrent panel is not closed. ▷ Move the controller to the right.A new panel is opened on top of the previousdisplay. White arrows pointing to the left or right indicatethat additional panels can be opened. View of an ope...

Example: setting the clock Setting the clock 1. Press the button. The main menu is displayed. 2. Turn the controller until "Settings" is high‐lighted, and then press the controller. 3. If necessary, move the controller to the leftto display "Time/Date". 4. Turn the controller until &...

Symbol Meaning SIM card* is missing. Enter the PIN*. Entertainment symbols Symbol Meaning CD/DVD* player. Music collection*. Gracenote® database*. AUX-IN port. USB audio interface*. Mobile phone audio interface*. Additional symbols Symbol Meaning Spoken instructions* are switchedoff. Request of the ...

Displaying the button assignment Use a finger to touch the buttons. Do not weargloves or use objects.The key assignment is displayed at the top edgeof the screen. ▷ To display short information: touch the but‐ton. ▷ To display detailed information: touch thebutton for an extended period. Entering le...

Voice activation system* The concept ▷ The voice activation system can be used tooperate functions by means of spoken com‐mands. The system prompts you to makeyour entries. ▷ Functions that can only be used when thevehicle is stationary cannot be operated us‐ing the voice activation system. ▷ The sy...

Opening and closing Remote control/key Buttons on the remote control 1 Unlocking2 Locking3 Opening tailgate General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote controlswith keys.Each remote control contains a rechargeablebattery that is automatically recharged when itis in the ignition lock ...

The individual settings are stored for a maximumof four remote controls. They are stored for tworemote controls if Comfort Access* is in use. Personal Profile settings The following functions and settings can bestored in a profile.More information on the settings can be foundunder: ▷ Assigning the p...

▷ In cars with Comfort Access*, via the doorhandles. The following takes place simultaneously whenlocking/unlocking the vehicle via the remotecontrol: ▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps andcourtesy lamps* are switched on and off. ▷ The alarm system* is armed or disarmed,refer to page 39 . Operating...

Press the button on the remote control for at least 3 seconds.To switch off the alarm: press any button. Unlocking tailgate Press the button on the remote control for approx. 1 second and release.The tailgate will open slightly, regardless ofwhether it was previously locked or unlocked.With automati...

Opening and closing: from the inside Locking and unlocking Press the button in the vehicle. The doors and the tailgate are locked or un‐locked when the front doors are closed, but theyare not secured against theft.The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. Automatic locking The setting is stored for the...

Provide edge protectionSharp or angular objects can hit the rear window while driving and damage the heatingwires of the rear window. Provide edge protec‐tion.◀ Opening from the inside Press the button. The tailgate opens somewhatunless it has been locked. Opening from the outside Press the button, ...

Do not use force to open or closeIf the tailgate offers increased resistance, do not forcefully open or close the tailgate; oth‐erwise, injury or damage may result.◀ BMW X5: lower tailgate Opening Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward. The opened tailgate can be loaded with up to550 lbs/250...

Closing Danger of pinchingMake sure that the closing path of the tail‐ gate is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀ The tailgate closes automatically when the but‐ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.To stop the closing process: ▷ Press the button on the inside of the tailgate. ▷ Press th...

Unlocking Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1.This corresponds to pressing the button. Locking Touch the area on the door handle, arrow 2, withyour finger for approx. 1 second.This corresponds to pressing the but‐ ton. To save battery power, ensure that the ignitionand all electronic systems and/or p...

Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrumentcluster lights up when you attempt tostart the engine: the engine cannot be started.The remote control is not in the vehicle or has amalfunction. Take the remote control with youinside the vehicle or have it checked. If neces‐sary, insert another remot...

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview mirror ▷ The indicator lamp flashes continuously:The system is armed. ▷ The indicator lamp flashes after locking:The doors, hood or tailgate is not closedproperly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐cured.The indicator lamp flashes continuously af‐ter approx. 1...

▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐ ance point.The window opens automatically. Pressing again stops the motion. Closing Danger of pinchingMonitor the closing process and make sure that the closing path of the window is clear;otherwise, injuries may result.◀ ▷ Pull the switch to the resistance poin...

Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closedall the way, it stops in the comfort position. Ifdesired, continue the motion following this withthe switch. After the ignition is switched off The roof can still be operated for approx. 1 mi‐nute, as long as no door has been opened. Pinch protection sy...

The glass sunroof and sliding visor can beopened together. Close the sliding visor man‐ually.Convenient operation, refer to page 30 , via the remote control or the door lock.Convenient closing, refer to page 38 , with Com‐ fort Access*. Opening/closing the glass sunroof automatically Press the switc...

Adjusting Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.The seating position plays an important role inan accident in combination with: ▷ Safety belts, refer to page 50 . ▷ Head restraints, refer to page 51 . ▷ Airbags, refer to page 86 . S...

Adjusting electrically 1 Forward/backward2 Height3 Seat tilt 4 BackrestDiffers depending on seat: 1 Backrest2 HeightAdditional depending on seat: 1 Backrest width*2 Shoulder support*3 Thigh support*4 Lumbar support* Backrest width* The width of the backrest can be changed withthe side wings to adjus...

Press upper or lower section of switch. BMW X5: rear seats 2nd row seats If the row of seats is divided*, each side can beadjusted separately. Do not adjust the seat while drivingNever adjust the 2nd row seats while the vehicle is moving, as otherwise the passengerson the 3rd row seats could be inju...

page 132 , and, if necessary, slide the 2nd row seats slightly forward. 1. Pull the lever, refer to arrow. The backrest isunlocked. 2. Fold up and engage the backrest. Ensure that the lock is securely en‐gaged Make sure that the catch engages securely.If it is not properly engaged, transportedcargo ...

Active seat ventilation* and seat heating* Front 1 Seat heating2 Active seat ventilationPress button 1 or 2 once depending on the tem‐perature or ventilation position. The LED in therespective button lights up.The temperature and ventilation levels are dis‐played in bar form on the Control Display. ...

Safety belts General information Always make sure that safety belts are beingworn by all occupants before driving away.Although airbags enhance safety by providingadded protection, they are not a substitute forsafety belts. Number of safety belts Your vehicle has been fitted with safety belts forthe...

Checking and replacing safety beltsHave the work performed only by your service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensuredthat this safety feature will function properly.◀ Belt-force limiter The effect of the belt-force limiter on the driver'sseat is dependent on the position of the driver'sseat.To mai...

Electrical Adjusting electrically. Front seats: adjusting the distance from the back of the head Press the button and pull the headrest cushionforward or push it back. Compromised performanceDo not place any objects behind the head‐ rest cushion. Otherwise, you can impair theproper function of the h...

Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory* General information Two different driver's seat and front passengerseat* positions, exterior mirror positions andsteering wheel positions* can be stored and re‐trieved.The adjustment of the backrest width and thelumbar support is not stored in the memory. Sto...

At a glance 1 Adjusting2 Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor*3 Folding in and out* Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror: Slide the mirror changeover switch. Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the directionin which the button is pressed. Storing positions* Seat and mirr...

Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* Two photocells are used for control: ▷ In the mirror glass, see arrow. ▷ On the back of the mirror. For proper operation: ▷ Keep the photocells clean. ▷ Do not cover the area between the insiderearview mirror and the windshield. Steering whee...

Transporting children safely The right place for children Note Children in the vehicleDo not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐selves and other persons, e.g., by opening thedoors.◀ Children should always be in the rear Accident research shows that the safe...

Seat position and height Before installing a child restraint fixing system,move the front passenger seat as far back aspossible and adjust its height to the highest po‐sition to obtain the best possible position for thebelt and to offer optimal protection in the eventof an accident.Do not change the...

BMW X6: outer rear seats 1 Direction of travel2 Head restraint3 Hook for upper retaining strap4 Mounting point5 Backrest6 Upper retaining strap of child restraint fixing system When using the cargo cover, pass the upper re‐taining strap between the rear seat backrest andthe cargo cover. BMW X6: cent...

Attaching the retaining strap to the backrest of the 2nd row seats BMW X5 On outer seats: 1. Slide the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the upper retaining strap between thesupports of the head restraint. 3. Attach the upper retaining strap to themounting point with the hook. 4. Slide the head restra...

Driving Ignition lock Insert the remote control into the ignition lock Insert the remote control all the way into the ig‐nition lock.Radio ready state is switched on. Individual elec‐trical consumers can operate. Comfort Access* If the car is equipped with Comfort Access, onlyinsert the remote contr...

car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition isnot switched off accidentally.◀ For example, the ignition is not switched off inthe following situations: ▷ The brake is applied. ▷ The low beams are switched on Starting the engine General information Enclosed areasDo not let the engine run in enclo...

Switching off the engine Procedure 1. Engage transmission position P with the ve‐hicle stopped. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Remove the remote control from the ignitionlock, refer to page 61 . Before driving into a car wash The vehicle is able to roll when the followi...

Driving Automatic Hold is activated: the vehicle is auto‐matically secured against rolling when it stops. The indicator lamp lights up in green. Indicator lamp in Canadian models. Step on the accelerator pedal to drive off.The brake is released automatically.The indicator lamp goes out. Before drivi...

Have the malfunction correctedHave the malfunction corrected at the nearest service center or at a workshop thatworks according to BMW repair procedures withcorrespondingly trained personnel. If the park‐ing brake has been released manually in re‐sponse to a malfunction, only technicians canreturn i...

The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐rently in use. Washer/wiper system Do not switch on the wipers if frozenDo not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐ zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiperblades and the windshield wiper motor may bedamaged.◀ 1 Switching on wipers2 Switching of...

When the vehicle lighting system is switched on,the headlamps are cleaned at regular and ap‐propriate intervals. Do not use the washer system at freezingtemperatures Do not use the washers if there is any dangerthat the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐erwise, your vision could be obscured. ...

Automatic transmission with Steptronic Transmission positions D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐ward gears are available.Under normal operating conditions, fuel con‐sumption is lowest when you are driving in po‐sition D. Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve m...

Displays Odometer, external temperature display, clock 1 Knob in the instrument cluster2 Time, external temperature, and date3 Odometer and trip odometer Knob in the instrument cluster Press the knob. ▷ When the ignition is switched on, the tripodometer is reset.Press the knob for approx. 5 seconds:...

Fuel gauge The vehicle inclination may cause the display tovary. Notes on refueling, refer to page 246 . Reserve After the reserve range is reached: ▷ A message is briefly displayed on the Con‐trol Display. ▷ The remaining range is shown on the com‐puter. ▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such...

Average fuel consumption This is calculated for the period during which theengine is running.You can have the average consumption for an‐other trip displayed, refer to Displays on theControl Display below.To reset the average consumption: press thebutton on the turn indicator lever for ap‐prox. 2 se...

Service requirements The remaining driving distance and the date ofthe next scheduled service are displayed brieflyimmediately after you start the engine or switchon the ignition. The current service requirements can be readout from the remote control by the service spe‐cialist.For certain maintenan...

2. "Vehicle status" 3. "Service required" Required maintenance procedures and legallymandated inspections are displayed.Additional information can be displayed on eachentry:Select the entry and press the controller.To exit from the menu:Move the controller to the left. Symbols Symbol...

1. Press the button on the turn signal leverdownward. "CHECK OK" or the storedCheck Control messages appear on the dis‐play.„CHECK OK“ is shown if no messages arepresent.Check Control messages are accompaniedby text messages on the Control Display. 2. Press the button to display additional m...

Lamps At a glance 0 Lamps off and daytime running lights*1 Parking lamps and daytime running lights*2 Low-beam headlamps and welcome lamps3 Automatic headlamp control*, daytime run‐ ning lights*, welcome lamps, adaptive lightcontrol* and High-beam Assistant* Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control...

3. "Pathway light.: s" 4. Set the duration. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐rently in use. Automatic headlamp control* Switch position : the low beams are switchedon and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in twi‐light or if there is precipitation. The LED next tothe symbol...

Malfunction A message is displayed.Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or hasfailed. Have the system checked as soon as pos‐sible. High beams/roadside parking lamps 1 High beams2 Headlamp flasher3 Roadside parking lamps* Left and right roadside parking lamps* The vehicle can be illuminated on o...

Activating/deactivating via iDrive 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "High beam assistant" The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐rently in use. System limits Personal responsibilityThe High-beam Assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment...

Safety Airbags 1 Front airbags2 Head airbags3 Side airbags Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and frontpassenger by responding to frontal impacts inwhich safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐quate restraint. Side airbags In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports theside of the ...

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the ar‐rangement of the switches and indicator lampsmay differ somewhat.The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐bags indicates the operating state of the frontpassenger airbags.The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐tivated or deactivated. ▷ The in...

▷ When the system has not been initialized. ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery roadsurface. ▷ Sporty driving style: slip in the drive wheels,high lateral acceleration. ▷ When driving with snow chains*. When driving with a compact wheel*, the FlatTire Monitor is unable to function. Status display ...

Approx. 30 miles/50 km. The possible driving distance after a loss of tireinflation pressure depends on the cargo loadand the driving style and conditions.When the vehicle is driven with a damaged tire,its handling characteristics change, e.g., re‐duced lane stability during braking, a longerbraking...

should stop and check your tires as soon aspossible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tirecauses the tire to overheat and can lead to tirefailure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi‐ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the ve‐hicle's handl...

▷ During heavy brake application. ▷ When the turn signal flashes. System limits Personal responsibilityThe system cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of the courseof the road and the traffic situation.In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steeringwheel; otherwise, yo...

Driving stability control systems Antilock Brake System ABS ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐ing.The vehicle remains steerable even during fullbrake applications, thus increasing activesafety.ABS is operational every time you start the en‐gine. CBC Cornering Brake Control When braking ...

Activating DSC Press the button.DSC OFF and the indicator lamp in the instru‐ment cluster go out. For better control The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐trols the drive forces and brake forces.The indicator lamp lights up: DSC and DTC has failed. DSC deactivated: The indicator lamp lights up andDSC ...

DTC is activated. xDrive xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐hicle. The combined effects of xDrive and DSCfurther optimize the traction and dynamic driv‐ing characteristics. The 4-wheel drive systemxDrive variably distributes the drive forces to thefront and rear axle depending on the dr...

A target speed within the same range can bespecified using the lever of the cruise control.On inclines over 10 %, you can reduce the speedto approx. 3 mph/4 km/h. Pull the lever of thecruise control beyond the resistance point, ar‐row 3. 1 Increasing speed2 Pull to the resistance point: reduce the s...

Driving comfort Active cruise control* With active cruise control you can select a de‐sired speed which is then automatically main‐tained when driving on open roadways and isvaried to maintain a selected distance setting toslower moving vehicles ahead.Active cruise control represents a technological...

As with conventional cruise control systems, ac‐tive cruise control in no way reduces or substi‐tutes for the driver's own personal experience,responsibility, alertness and awareness in ad‐justing speed, braking or otherwise controllingthe vehicle. The driver should decide when touse the system on t...

While standing Before leaving the vehicleBefore leaving the vehicle with the engine running, engage position P of the automatictransmission and apply the parking brake. Oth‐erwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.◀ If a vehicle detected ahead of you slows to a haltand your vehicle is also brought to a...

vention. The system applies the brakes until youactively assume control. Radar sensor Position The radar sensor is integrated in the bumper. Dirty or covered sensor A dirty or covered sensor may hinder the detec‐tion of vehicles. ▷ If necessary, clean the radar sensor. Re‐move layers of snow and ice...

▷ Pedestrians or similarly slow road users. ▷ Red traffic lights. ▷ Stationary objects. ▷ Cross traffic. ▷ Approaching traffic. No warningsA warning may not be issued when ap‐ proaching a stationary or very slow-moving ob‐stacle. Take action yourself, otherwise there isa risk of an accident.◀ Swervi...

the bend of the curve. Any deceleration of thevehicle by the system can be compensated forby briefly accelerating. After the acceleratorpedal is released, the system becomes activeagain and independently controls the speed. Driving away In some situations, the vehicle cannot driveaway automatically,...

▷ Green: the system is active. ▷ Orange: the system is interrupted. 2 Selected desired speed appears brieflyIf the display --- mph or --- km/h appears briefly,conditions may not be adequate to operate thesystem.Call up Check Control messages, refer topage 77 . Malfunction The warning lamp comes on w...

Switching on automatically With the engine running or the ignition switchedon, shift the selector lever into position R. Switching off automatically The system switches off and the LED goes out: ▷ After approx. 165 ft/50 m when driving for‐ward. ▷ After approx. 22 mph/35 km/h when drivingforward. Sw...

Assistance functions Functional requirement ▷ Rear view camera is switched on. ▷ Tailgate is completely closed. Pathway lines ▷ Can be displayed in the image of the rearview camera when the transmission is in re‐verse. ▷ Help estimate the required amount of spacewhen parking and maneuvering on a fla...

1. "Brightness" 2. Turn the controller until the desired settingis reached and press the controller. Contrast With the Side View switched on: 1. "Contrast" 2. Turn the controller until the desired settingis reached and press the controller. Cameras The two camera lenses are located o...

Climate At a glance 1 Air toward the windshield and side windows2 Air for the upper body3 Air to footwell4 Automatic climate control with 2-zone con‐ trol   120 Automatic climate control with 4-zone con‐trol   124 Seite 119 119 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 735 - 03 11 500 Reference Mobili...

Automatic climate control with 2-zone control 1 Seat heating and ventilation, driver's side   49 2 Temperature, left side of passenger com‐ partment 3 AUTO program4 Temperature, right side of passenger com‐ partment 5 Maximum cooling6 Seat heating and ventilation, front passen‐ ger side   49 7 Passe...

Selecting program Press the button repeatedly until thedesired program is shown on the Con‐trol Display. 1 Air toward the windshield and side windows2 Air for the upper body3 Air to footwellPressing the AUTO button cancels the manualair distribution settings.The automatic mode for the air volume rem...

Switching on 1. Switch off the ignition. 2. Press the right-hand button. REST appears on the display of the automaticclimate control when the residual heat utilizationis switched on.From radio readiness the interior temperature,the air volume and the air distribution can be set. Switching off You ca...

▷ Activating heating and distributing air infootwell:Turn toward front ▷ Distributing air in storage compartmentarea between seats:Turn toward rear 2 Button for switching on the blower: LED is litThe heating is not ready for operation withoutswitching on the blower. After the heating isswitched off,...

AUTO program The AUTO program automaticallysets the air distribution toward theupper body and in the footwell, aswell as the air flow rate. It alsoadapts your instructions for the temperature to outside influences throughoutthe year. Temperature Set the desired temperature indi‐vidually on the left ...

Interior equipment Integrated universal remote control* The concept This system can replace up to three differenthand-held transmitters for various types of re‐mote-controlled equipment, such as garagedoors or lighting systems.The hand-held transmitter signal can be pro‐grammed on one of the three m...

lease the button on the hand-held transmit‐ter several times for 2 seconds. 6. To program additional hand-held transmit‐ters, repeat steps 3 to 5. The device can be operated using the memorybutton with the engine running or the ignitionswitched on. Malfunction If the device cannot be used after repe...

▷ The cardinal direction displayed does notchange even if the direction of travelchanges. ▷ Not all compass directions are shown. Procedure 1. Make sure that there are no large metal ob‐jects or overhead power lines in the vicinityof the vehicle and that there is enough spaceto drive in a circle. 2....

Connecting electrical devices Sockets The lighter socket can be used as a socket forelectrical equipment while the engine is runningor when the ignition is switched on. The totalload of all sockets must not exceed 140 watt at12 volt.Avoid damaging the sockets by attempting toinsert plugs of unsuitab...

Cargo area BMW X5: luggage compartment roller cover Pull out the luggage compartment roller coverand hook it into the brackets. Do not deposit heavy objectsDo not deposit heavy or hard objects on the luggage compartment roller cover. Other‐wise, they may present a danger to occupants,for instance du...

Removing 1. Grasp retracted cargo cover underneath theupper fold on both sides. 2. Pull the cover back out of the side brackets. 3. Depending on your vehicle's equipmentpackage, you can store the cover under thefloor panel in the cargo area. Installing When installing, proceed in the opposite ordero...

Storage compartments Glove compartment Opening Press the button. The covers open upward anddownward and the lighting in the glove com‐partment switches on. Close the glove compartment again im‐mediately Close the glove compartment immediately afteruse while driving; otherwise, injury may occurduring...

Rear center armrest BMW X6 and BMW X5 with 3rd row seats* Pull on the loop and fold down the center arm‐rest. BMW X5 without 3rd row seats* Unlock the center armrest with the button in thelower section of the opening and fold down. Storage compartments Compartments are located in the doors, in thece...

Front Slide the cover back. Rear BMW X5 Unlock the center armrest with the button in thelower section of the opening and fold down. Press the button; the cover folds forward. With 3rd row seats*: Fold down the center armrest. Press the button;the cupholders are opened. The cupholders of the 3rd row ...

▷ Retaining straps* on the left and right sidetrim for fastening small objects. ▷ Lashing rail with lashing eyes*. You can se‐cure heavy-duty cargo straps on the lashingeyes. They can be removed at the notchesin the rails. To move the lashing eyes, pressthe button. Read and comply with the informati...

Driving tips This section provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 735 - 03 11 500

Things to remember when driving Breaking-in period General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust toeach other.The following instructions will help achieve along vehicle life and good economy. Engine and differential Always obey all official speed limits. Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km ...

Diesel particulate filter* Soot particles are collected in the diesel partic‐ulate filter and periodically burned away at hightemperatures.During the cleaning period of several minutes: ▷ The engine may temporarily run lesssmoothly. ▷ A somewhat higher engine speed may benecessary to achieve the acc...

Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet or there is heavy rain, brieflyexert gentle pressure on the brake pedal everyfew miles.Ensure that this action does not endanger otherroad users.The heat generated in this process helps dry thebrake discs and pads.In this way braking efficiency will be av...

BMW X6 ▷ Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is notoccupied, secure each of the outer safetybelts in the BMW X5 in the opposite buckle. ▷ Heavy cargo: stow as far forward and as lowas possible, ideally directly behind thebackrests. ▷ Cover sharp edges and corners. ▷ Do not pile objects higher than ...

Never exceed either the approved gross vehicleweight or either of the approved axle loads, referto page 292 , as excessive loads can pose a safety hazard, and may also place you in viola‐tion of traffic safety laws.Use only the lashing eyes pictured to fasten theheavy-duty cargo straps. Do not secur...

▷ After driving through water, press on thebrake pedal several times at low speeds todry the brakes. ▷ Depending on the prevailing terrain, activateDynamic Traction Control DTC, refer topage 97 , briefly. ▷ When the wheels spin, accelerate to enablethe driving stability control systems to dis‐tribut...

Navigation This chapter contains various examples of how the navigation system can guide you reliably to your destination. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 735 - 03 11 500

Navigation system* General information The navigation system can determine the pre‐cise position of the vehicle, with the aid of sat‐ellites and vehicle sensors, and can reliablyguide you to every entered destination. Entries in stationary vehicleEnter data only when the vehicle is sta‐ tionary, and...

Destination entry At a glance In entering your destination you can select fromthe following options: ▷ Enter the destination manually, see below. ▷ Select the destination from the addressbook, refer to page 154 . ▷ Last destinations, refer to page 156 . ▷ Special destinations, refer to page 156 . ▷ ...

2. Highlight the town/city. 3. Select the town/city. Entering the postal code* 1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐played town/city. 2. Select the symbol. 3. Select the numbers. 4. Change to the list of postal codes and towns/cities. 5. Highlight the entry. 6. Selecting an entry. En...

Last destinations At a glance The destinations previously entered are storedautomatically.These destinations can be called up and usedas a destination for destination guidance. Calling up the last destination 1. "Navigation" 2. "Last destinations" Starting destination guidance 1. ...

"Start search": if a search term is not entered,the search is repeated with the previous searchterm. Category search 1. "Category search" 2. "Town/City" 3. Select or enter the town/city. 4. "Category" 5. Select the category. 6. "Category details"For some speci...

Specifying the street If the system does not recognize the street, oneof the following pieces of information is dis‐played: ▷ A street name in the vicinity. ▷ The county. ▷ The coordinates of the destination. Additional functions Additional functions are available on the inter‐active map after the c...

Depending on the entry, up to 20 towns/cit‐ies may be suggested. 5. Select a location: ▷ Select a recommended town/city: ›Yes‹. ▷ Select a different town/city: ›New entry‹. ▷ Select an entry: ›Entry ...‹, for instance,entry 2. ▷ Spell an entry: ›Spell city‹. 6. Continue making the entry as prompted ...

Destination guidance Starting destination guidance 1. "Navigation" 2. Make a destination entry, refer to page 153 . 3. "Accept destination" 4. "Start guidance" The route is shown on the Control Display.The distance to the destination/intermediatedestination and the estimated ...

▷ "Avoid toll roads": toll roads are avoidedwherever possible. ▷ "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoidedwhere possible. Route Different views of the route are available duringdestination guidance: ▷ Arrow view. ▷ List of route sections. ▷ Map view, refer to page 163 . ▷ Arrow view in th...

4. Highlight a gas station.The position of the gas station is shown onthe split screen. 5. Select the gas station. 6. Select the symbol. 7. "Start guidance": destination guidance tothe selected gas station is started."Add as another destination": the gas sta‐tion is added to the rout...

▷ The traffic bulletins for the surrounding areaare stored in a list. The symbol in the function bar of the map view turns red if there are traffic bulletinsthat affect the calculated route. Switching the reception on/off 1. "Navigation" 2. Open "Options". 3. "Receive Traffic Inf...

Entertainment This chapter helps assure your enjoyment when receiving radio stations and playing CDs, DVDs, and tracks from the music collection. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 735 - 03 11 500

Tone General information The sound settings are stored for the remotecontrol currently in use. Treble, bass, balance, and fader ▷ "Treble": treble adjustment. ▷ "Bass": depth adjustment. ▷ "Balance": left/right volume distribution. ▷ "Fader": front/rear volume distrib...

Volume ▷ "Speed volume": speed-dependent volumecontrol. ▷ "PDC": volume of the PDC signal* com‐pared to the entertainment sound output. ▷ "Gong": volume of the signal, such as thesafety belt reminder, compared to the en‐tertainment sound output. ▷ "Microphone": volume...

Radio Controls 1 Volume, on/off2 Change wave band3 Change entertainment sources4 Change station/track5 Programmable memory buttons Sound output Switching on/off When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFFbutton on the radio. Muting When the ignition is switched on or the engineis running: press ...

Opening the favorites If an activated favorite is played back, the fol‐lowing message appears for approx. 20 seconds"Favorite alert!". "Favorites" Select the symbol while the message is shown. The displayed favorite is played.If there is no message, the system changes tothe My Favori...

Stored stations General information It is possible to store up to 40 stations. Calling up a station 1. "Radio" 2. "Presets" 3. Select the desired station. Storing a station The station currently selected is stored. 1. "Radio" 2. "Presets" 3. "Store station" 4....

CD/multimedia Controls 1 Volume, on/off2 Eject CD/DVD3 CD/DVD drive4 Change the entertainment source5 Change station/track6 Programmable memory buttons Sound output Switching on/off When the ignition is switched off: press ON/OFFbutton on the radio. Muting When the ignition is switched on or the eng...

Selecting the track using the iDrive Audio CDs Select the desired track to begin playback. CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files Depending on the data, some letters and num‐bers of the CD/DVD may not be displayed cor‐rectly. 1. Select the directory if necessary.To change to a higher level directory: ...

Automatic repeat* The selected CDs/DVDs are repeated automat‐ically. Video playback* Country codes Only DVDs with the code of the home region canbe played back; also refer to the information onthe DVD. Code Region 1 USA, Canada 2 Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Af‐rica 3 Southeast Asia 4 Australia...

3. "Additional options" 4. "Zoom mode" Selecting a track DVD video: 1. Turn the controller when the DVD menu isdisplayed. 2. Open "Options". 3. "Additional options" 4. "Select title" 5. Select the desired track. VCD/SVCD: 1. "Select track" 2. Select th...

Sliding in CDs/DVDsDo not insert the CD/DVD until the LEDs on the DVD slot are flashing; otherwise, the CD/DVD or the CD/DVD changer could be damaged.Do not continue to push on the CD/DVD; thismay cause it to jam and prevent it from beingable to eject again.◀ Filling all vacant CD/DVD compartments 1...

1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "CD/DVD" 3. Select the desired DVD. 4. Open "Options". 5. "Audio/language" 6. Select the desired language. Notes CD/DVD player and changer Do not remove the coverBMW CD/DVD players and changers are officially designated Class 1 laser products. Do...

DTS Digital Surround™ Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Numbers: 5,451,942; 5,956,674;5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & and otherpatents granted and registered in the USA andworldwide. DTS and the logo are registeredtrademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTSlogos are trademarks...

3. "Storing..." 4. "Cancel storing" The storage process is interrupted and can becontinued at any time. Continuing the storage process 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "CD/DVD" 3. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player. 4. "Continue storing" Storage of the CD/DVD contin...

4. Select the desired category. 5. Select the desired entry. ▷ Select "A-Z search", refer to page 23 , and input the desired entry. ▷ Select the desired entry from the list. 6. Select other categories if you wish.The tracks found are listed in alphabeticalorder.Not all categories need to be ...

The first track is played automatically, if pos‐sible. 4. Change directories if needed to selecttracks.To go up a level in the directory: move thecontroller to the left. Random playback All tracks of the selection are played back in ran‐dom order. 1. "CD/Multimedia" 2. "Music collection&...

Music collection Backing up the music collection The entire music collection can be stored on aUSB device. Make sure there is enough freememory capacity on the USB device.Depending on the number of tracks, backing upthe music collection may take several hours.Therefore, it is best to perform the bac...

Connecting The AUX-IN port is in the center armrest. Connect the headphone connector or line-outconnector of the device to the AUX-IN port. Playback 1. Connect the audio device, switch it on andselect a track on the audio device. 2. "CD/Multimedia" 3. If necessary,"External devices" ...

Connecting The USB audio interface is in the center armrest. Connection of Apple iPod/iPhone via USBaudio interface Connect using a flexible adapter cable.Connect the Apple iPod/iPhone to the USB in‐terface.The Apple iPod/iPhone menu structure is sup‐ported by the USB audio interface. Connection of ...

first letter. If multiple letters are entered,all results that contain that sequence aredisplayed. ▷ Select the desired entry from the list. 6. Select other categories if you wish.Not all categories need to be selected. Forexample, if all of the tracks by a certain artistare to be displayed, call up...

Notes Do not expose the audio device to extreme en‐vironmental conditions, such as very high tem‐peratures; refer to the audio device operatinginstructions.Depending on the configuration of the audiofiles, e.g., bit rates greater than 256 kbit/s, thefiles may not play back correctly in each case. In...

7. Enter the passkey and confirm. 8. Select the desired functions with which thedevice is to be connected, for instance"Audio". 9. "OK" If pairing was successful, the device is displayedas connected.White symbol : the device is active as an audiosource.If pairing was unsuccessful: Wh...

DVD system in rear* General information With the DVD system in the rear you can playCDs and DVDs with audio, video and image data.The DVD system can also play data from at‐tached external audio and video devices. Audiooutput is possible both via headphones and viathe vehicle speakers.You can control...

1. Turn the display screen, arrow 1The display screen switches off. 2. Fold down the display screen, arrow 2. The display screen is folded out in the reverseorder. CD/DVD player Controls 1 Press: switch the DVD system on/off Turn: left headphone volume and vehiclevolume 2 Eject CD/DVD3 Beginning of ...

Changing batteries 1. Press the detent and remove the cover. 2. Change the batteries. The type and instal‐lation position are marked on the bottom ofthe battery compartment. 3. Close the cover. Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐ter or to your service center. Setting the language of the DVD sy...

5. Select "Play". 6. Press the button. To change the directory: 1. Select the directory. 2. Press the button. Playback functions 1. Select a track. 2. Press the button. 3. Select a menu item: ▷ "Pause": stop and continue playback. ▷ "Repeat track": repeat the selectedtrack. ▷...

2. Press the button. 3. Make the settings with the remote control: ▷ "Tone": ▷ "Treble / Bass" and "Balance": sepa‐rately adjustable for the left and rightheadphones and the infrared head‐phones. ▷ "Reset": the settings are reset to the de‐fault values. ▷ "Pause&#...

Adjusting 1. Press the button. 2. Select a menu item: Symbol Function Return to the photo menu. "SET" Adjust the "Display"."Language": after switching tothe top window, the system lan‐guage can be changed. Start the slide show. Display the first/last image of thecurrent direc...

External device Connecting 1 Connections for audio/video cables. Watch the colors of the sockets when connecting.Yellow socket: videoWhite socket: audio on leftRed socket: audio on right 2 Power supply for external device: socket with removable cap. Playback 1. Switch on the external device and star...

Communication All of the options available to you for mobile communication with family, friends, business partners, and service providers are described in this chapter. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 735 - 03 11 500

Telephone* At a glance The concept Mobile phones or other external devices such asaudio players can be connected to the vehiclevia Bluetooth.Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐tooth® SIG, Inc.After these devices are paired once, they arerecognized automatically when the ignition isswitched...

Requirements ▷ The mobile phone is suitable, refer topage 216 . ▷ The mobile phone is ready for operation. ▷ Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and onthe mobile phone. ▷ Bluetooth presettings may need to be madeon the mobile phone, e.g., for a connectionwithout confirmation or visibility, refer t...

▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on themobile phone can be adjusted, dependingon the mobile phone. ▷ Insert the mobile phone into the snap-inadapter* or place it in the area of the centerconsole. ▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone andloudspeakers separately. If all points in this list have ...

2. "Redial" 3. Select the desired entry and the phone num‐ber if necessary. The connection is established. Saving an entry in the contacts 1. Highlight the entry. 2. Open "Options". 3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existingcontact" 4. Select "New phone number&...

Office* At a glance General information Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text mes‐sages, and e-mails* from the mobile phone canbe displayed on the Control Display if the mobilephone provides compatible support of thesefunctions and the necessary Bluetooth stand‐ards.Information about which mobi...

2. "Contacts" All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. De‐pending on the number of contacts, an A-Zsearch is offered, refer to page 23 . A symbol indicates the storage location of thecontacts. Symbol Storage location No sym‐bol In the vehicle; the address has notbeen checked as a desti...

Messages General information Whether or not text messages and e-mails fromthe mobile phone are displayed depends onwhether transmission from the mobile phone tothe vehicle is supported. Text messages and e-mails may not be supported by the service pro‐vider, or the function may need to be enabledsep...

Displaying e-mail contacts If the sender and recipient of an e-mail are trans‐mitted by the mobile phone, this information isdisplayed in the e-mail. "Sender/Recipient" If the e-mail addresses are stored in the con‐tacts, the contact is displayed. Select the con‐tact to display details.If th...

Sorting the task list 1. Select the header in the task list. 2. Select the sorting criterion: ▷ "Priority (!)"* ▷ "Subject" ▷ "Due date" Displaying the task 1. Select the desired task. 2. Scroll in the task if necessary: ▷ Turn the controller. ▷ Select the symbol. Using conta...

Contacts* General information Contacts can be created and edited and the ad‐dresses can be adopted as destinations for nav‐igation. New contact 1. "Contacts" 2. "New contact" 3. The entry fields are still filled with the previ‐ous entries: "Delete input fields" 4. Fill in the...

3. "Edit contact" 4. Change the entries. 5. Move the controller to the left. 6. "Yes" Selecting the contact as a navigation destination* 1. Select the desired contact. 2. Select the address. 3. "Start guidance" or "Add as anotherdestination" Checking the address as a ...

ConnectedDrive* BMW Assist* General information BMW Assist provides you with certain services,e.g., transmission of the position data of yourvehicle to the BMW Assist Response Center ifan Emergency Request* has been initiated.Many BMW Assist services depend on the indi‐vidually agreed upon contract....

in advance. This shortens the duration of theservice appointment. ▷ In the event of a breakdown, data on the ve‐hicle's condition can be sent directly toRoadside Assistance*. ▷ The service varies by country. ▷ Connection costs may ensue. ▷ Services may be restricted abroad. Requirements ▷ BMW Assist...

nection is established to Roadside Assis‐tance. Starting Roadside Assistance with BMW Assist or TeleService General information In vehicles equipped with TeleService, supportis first offered by TeleService Diagnosis andthen, if necessary, by TeleService Help. 1. "BMW Assist" or "Connecte...

2. "BMW Online" 3. If necessary, "OK". The BMW Online home page is displayed. Operating BMW Online To start a search: ▷ Turn the controller to highlight an element. ▷ Press the controller to display an element. Opening the start page 1. Open "Options". 2. "Display start p...

3. "Start service" A Service Request can be started via a CheckControl message, refer to page 76 . Automatic Service Request* The TeleService data necessary for servicingthe vehicle are automatically sent to your servicepartner prior to the service deadline. If possible,the service partner w...

Any additionally incurred costs are not a partof Apps. ▷ Use only BMW approved software applica‐tions; otherwise, it may result in malfunc‐tions. Information about suitable cell phones, availablesoftware applications and their installation canbe found at www.bmw.com/connectivity or atthe service cen...

Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 735 - 03 11 500

Refueling Notes Switch off the engine before refuelingAlways switch off the engine before refu‐ eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to thetank and a message will be displayed.◀ Observe when handling fuel ▷ Take all precautionary measures andobserve all applicable regulationswhen handling fuel. ▷ ...

Fuel tank capacity Approx. 22.5 US gallons/85 liters, including thereserve capacity of approx. 2.1 US gallons/8 li‐ters.X5 xDrive50i/X6 xDrive50i: reserve capacity ofapprox. 3.2 gallons/12 liters. Refuel promptlyAt the latest, refuel when the range drops below 30 miles/50 km; otherwise, engine func‐...

Fuel Fuel specifications Gasoline engine: required fuel Do not use fuels that are labeled at the fuel pumpas containing metals. Only refuel with lead-free gasoline withoutmetal additives Do not refuel with leaded gasoline or gasolinewith metal additives, e. g., manganese or iron;otherwise, the catal...

In the event the Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel can‐not be fully inserted into the fuel filler neck,please contact BMW Roadside Assistance forinstructions on how to add fuel. For more infor‐mation on BMW Roadside Assistance, refer topage 281 . Winter diesel To ensure that the diesel engine remains op‐...

Incorrect fueling The warning lamp lights up:The reservoir has been filled with an in‐correct fluid. Please contact your service center. Have diesel exhaust fluid refilled This exhaust fluid is refilled by your service cen‐ter during regular maintenance. If you adhere tothis maintenance schedule, it...

Refilling BMW diesel exhaust fluid 1. Set bottle into place and rotate until it comesinto contact with the stop, refer to arrow. 2. Press bottle down, refer to arrow.The reservoir of the vehicle is filled. 3. The reservoir is full when the fill level in thebottle stops changing. It is not possible t...

Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure Safety information It is not merely the tires' service life, but alsodriving comfort and, to a great extent, drivingsafety that depend on the condition of the tiresand the maintenance of the specified tire pres‐sure. Checking the pressure Only check the tire ...

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSCRear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC 33/230- -38/260 38/260- -45/310 More details on the permissible load and weights, refer to page 292 . Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive50i with two rows of seats Tire size Pressure specificati...

Tire inflation pressures X5 xDrive50i with three rows of seats Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds of up to100 mph/160 km/h Traveling speeds includingthose exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure specifications in the tableare indicated in psi/kilopascal withcold tires.Cold...

Tire inflation pressure X6 xDrive35i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Traveling speeds of up to100 mph/160 km/h Traveling speeds includingthose exceeding 100 mph/160 km/h All pressure specifications in the tableare indicated in psi/kilopascal withcold tires.Cold = ambient temperature 255...

Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa Front: 275/40 R 20 106 W XL RSCRear: 315/35 R 20 110 W XL RSC 36/250- -36/250 44/300- -44/300 Front: 285/35 R 21 105 W XL RSCRear: 325/30 R 21 108 W XL RSC 36/250- -36/250 45/310- -45/310 Compact wheel*T 155/90 D 18 113 MT 155/80 R 19 114 M 60/420 60/420 ...

ernment test course. For example, a tire graded150 would wear one and one-half (11/2) timesas well on the government course as a tiregraded 100. The relative performance of tiresdepends upon the actual conditions of their use,however, and may depart significantly from thenorm due to variations in dr...

Wheel/tire damage Due to low-profile tires, please note that wheels,tires and suspension parts are more susceptibleto road hazard and consequential damages.Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob‐jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐fects: ...

Engine compartment Important features in the engine compartment BMW X5 1 Filler neck for washer fluid for the headlamp and window washer system   67 2 Starting aid terminal   281 3 Coolant expansion tank   267 4 Engine oil filler neck   266 Seite 263 263 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 735 -...

BMW X6 1 Filler neck for the washer fluid for the head‐ lamp and window washer system   68 2 Engine oil filler neck   266 3 Starting aid terminal   281 4 Coolant expansion tank   267 Hood Opening the hood Working in the engine compartmentNever attempt to perform any service or repair operations on y...

Closing the hood Drop the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/40 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage. Hood open when drivingIf you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while driving, pull over imme‐diately and close it securely.◀ Danger of pinchingMake sure that the closing path o...

Coolant General information Danger of burns from hot engineDo not open the cooling system while the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant maycause burns.◀ Suitable additivesOnly use suitable additives; otherwise, en‐ gine damage may occur. The additives areharmful to your health.◀ Coolant consi...

Maintenance BMW maintenance system The maintenance system provides informationon required maintenance measures and thusprovides support in maintaining road safety andthe operational reliability of the vehicle. Condition Based Service CBS Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐count the driving ...

Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis On the driver's side is an OBD socket for check‐ing the primary components in the vehicle emis‐sions. Emissions ▷ The warning lamp lights up:Emissions are deteriorating. Havethe vehicle checked as soon as pos‐sible. ▷ The warning lamp flashes under certain cir‐cumsta...

Replacing components Tool kit The tool kit is stowed under the cargo floor panelin the cargo area. Wiper blade replacement Do not fold down the wipers without wiperblades Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades havenot been installed; this may damage the wind‐shield.◀ Front 1. Fold up the wiper ...

Do not touch the bulbsDo not touch the glass of new bulbs with your bare hands, as even minute amounts ofcontamination will burn into the bulb's surfaceand reduce its service life.Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, orhold the bulb by its base.◀ Light-emitting diodes LED Light-emitting d...

Arrangement of tail lamps 1 Tail lamp2 Brake force display3 Brake lamp4 Tail lamp/side marker lamp5 Backup lamp6 Turn signal Turn signals, brake lamps and backup lamps The bulbs are integrated in a single bulb holder. 1. Open the side panel in the cargo area. 2. Remove the first aid kit* and warning...

Then lay the cap on its upper side and closeit, refer to arrow. 6. Position the cargo area lamp and clip it in,refer to arrow. License plate lamps These lamps are made using LED technology.Contact your service center in the event of amalfunction. Center brake lamp This lamp uses LED technology for o...

Side marker lamps 5-watt bulb, WY5W XLL 1. Rotate the bulb holder to the left and re‐move. 2. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and re‐place. 3. Install in the reverse order. Turn signals, front 24-watt bulb, PY24W 1. Rotate bulb holder to the left and remove italong with the bulb. 2. Rotate the ...

3. Remove bulb holder along with bulb and re‐place. 4. Install in the reverse order. Backup lamp 1. Open the side panel in the cargo area. 2. Remove the first aid kit* and warning trian‐gle* if necessary. 3. Remove bulb holder along with bulb and re‐place. 4. Install in the reverse order. Brake forc...

The defective wheel cannot be stored underthe floor panel flap due to its size. 3. Check and correct the tire inflation pressureat the earliest opportunity. 4. Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer topage 88 , or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 90 . 5. Replace the damaged tire as so...

Fuses Replacing fusesNever attempt to repair a blown fuse and do not replace a defective fuse with a substituteof another color or amperage rating; this couldlead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting ina fire in the vehicle.◀ In interior The fuses are located in the front passengerfootwell on...

Breakdown assistance Hazard warning flashers The button for the hazard warning system is lo‐cated on the center console. Emergency Request* Requirements ▷ Equipment version with full preparationpackage mobile phone.An Emergency Request can be made, evenif no mobile phones are paired with the ve‐hicl...

The so-called starting aid terminal in the enginecompartment acts as the battery's positive ter‐minal. Fold open the cover. To do so, pull the tab. The body ground or a special nut acts as thenegative terminal. Connecting jumper cables 1. Fold open the cover of the BMW starting-aidterminal. To do so...

Care Car washes Notes Steam jets or high-pressure washersWhen using steam jets or high-pressure washers, hold them a sufficient distance awayand use a maximum temperature of 140 ℉/60 ℃.Holding them too close or using excessivelyhigh pressures or temperatures can cause dam‐age or preliminary damage t...

▷ Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use anice scraper. After washing the vehicle After washing the vehicle, apply the brakesbriefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action canbe reduced and corrosion of the brake discs canoccur. Vehicle care Car care products BMW recommends using cleaning and care...

Fine wood parts* Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a softcloth. Plastic components These include: ▷ Imitation leather surfaces. ▷ Headliner. ▷ Lamp lenses. ▷ Instrument cluster cover. ▷ Matte black spray-coated components. Clean with a microfiber c...

Reference This chapter contains technical data, short commands for the voice activation system, and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 735 - 03 11 500

Technical data Engine specifications BMW X5 X5 xDrive35i X5 xDrive50i X5 xDrive35d Displacement cu in/cm³ 182/2,979 268/4,395 183/2,993 No. of cylinders 6 8 6 Maximum output hp 300 400 265 at engine speed rpm 5,800-6,250 5,500-6,400 4,200 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 300/407 450/610 425/580 at engine spe...

Dimensions BMW X5 All dimensions given in inches/mm.Smallest turning circle dia.: 42.0 ft/12.8 m With mixed tires* the vehicle width may exceedthe specified dimension. Seite 291 291 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 606 735 - 03 11 500 Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driv...

BMW X6 All dimensions given in inches/mm.Smallest turning circle dia.: 42.0 ft/12.8 mHeight with roof rack*: 66.9 in/1,699 mm With mixed tires* the vehicle width may exceedthe specified dimension. Weights BMW X5 X5 xDrive35i X5 xDrive50i X5 xDrive35d Approved gross vehicleweight lbs/kg 6,371/2,890 6...

BMW X5 X5 xDrive35i X5 xDrive50i X5 xDrive35d without 3rd row seats lbs/kg 1,102/500 1,102/500 1,102/500 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,800/1,270 3,020/1,370 2,976/1,350 without 3rd row seats lbs/kg 2,800/1,270 3,020/1,370 2,976/1,350 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 3,792/1,720 3,858/1,750 3,858/1...

Short commands for voice activation system* General information Instructions for voice activation system, refer topage 24 . To have the available spoken instructions readout loud: ›Voice commands‹ The following short commands apply to vehiclesequipped with a voice activation system. Theyhave no func...

Vehicle information Computer Function Command Open the computer. ›Onboard info‹ Open the trip computer. ›Trip computer‹ Vehicle Function Command Open the vehicle information. ›Vehicle info‹ Open the vehicle status. ›Vehicle status‹ Navigation* General information Function Command Navigation menu. ›N...

Function Command Split screen scale...meters. ›Split screen scale ... meters‹ e.g., splitscreen scale 100 meters Split screen scale...kilometers. ›Split screen scale ... kilometers‹ e.g.,split screen scale 5 kilometers Split screen scale...miles. ›Split screen scale ... miles‹ e.g., splitscreen scal...

Camera, refer to Backup cam‐ era 112 Camera, Side View 117 Camera, Top View 116 Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 135 Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 278 Car care products 286 Care 285 Care, displays 287 Care, vehicle 286 Cargo 144 Cargo area– Comfort Access 38 Cargo area, capacities 292 Cargo ...